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Small Things.
What a beautiful day today. I woke up with a screaming headache and then promptly went right back to bed. Fortunately on wake up #2 I felt refreshed. Want to know something else that is even better then a headache free morning..
I am down 8 LBS!!
There is honestly nothing better than seeing a smaller number on the scale. It just reinforces that everything I have been doing is right. Choice by choice I will lose this weight and get healthy. I can not wait to see more weight fall off. My good mood is only encouraged by all of this spring weather. Last night I bough two pairs of flip flops in anticipation of tossing my flats and summer being here. All I need now is a pedicure so my feet look presentable.
{I am loving the Grande Carmel Macchiato – 140 calories of awesome}
Hopefully the rest of this week goes by quickly and the weekend can be here. Honestly I am looking forward to Monday at 9am. I will be done my midterms and have some time to myself again. Even better that Eric gets back from vacay next weekend. I can’t wait!
February Wrap Up
February flew by! Time certainly has escaped me but with February being done we are closer to summer. I can’t wait to pull my flip flops out of my closet. My goals for last month went reasonably well.
- Get over my fear of lipstick -I wanted to wear 4 colours this month and I ended up wearing 3. A light pink, a plum colour and a shimmery coral. One day I will wear the fire engine red. Overall I am happy for trying something new.
- Positive self talk - Finding something I love about my body has been fun. I missed a couple of days but overall my self talk has been uplifting. It is easier to treat your body right when you think you deserve to be treated right.
- Go on long meaningless walks - I loved this goal. I ended up walking a lot. Walking around was a great way for me to reduce stress around exam time. Even if it was only 30 minutes it helped to clear my mind.
- Go out for dinner and have whatever I want - This is the one goal I utterly failed at. I simply just did not go out for dinner, after I created these goals. I will have to save it for March!
Having goals that aren’t soley food focused helps to remind me that there is more to life. Sometimes its all to easy to get caught up in the weight loss game. I am still focused on healthy eating and exercise but I also have a few other things I want to achieve.
For March the goals are as such:
- Buy a goal bathing suit for Cuba – Cuba is coming up in December and I want a super cute bathing suit to wear while I am there. I don’t want to buy a ridiculously small suit, but something a few sizes smaller will help give me plenty of motivation to keep on track!
- Stop late night snacking - I know this is going to be a hard one, but even if I can cut back on late night snacking it will help to improve my diet. When I work I am usually not done until 8pm so by the time I get home and make dinner it is almost 10pm. I don’t want to snack after I eat dinner.
- Study more - I always leave studying for big tests until the last week. I want to get a head start on studying for my big tests and feel confident going in to write them.
Spring is in the Air
This winter has flown by, if you can even call what we had winter, and while it isn’t over yet spring is on my mind. I love long days, cold beer and the sunshine. My body is craving the sunshine. While school has kept me busy (and poor) I always seem to have time to shop. This time I am just window shopping, although hopefully I will make the leap and buy something soon.
- Dooney and Bourke Florentine Satchel in Moss - What a perfect spring bag. The colour, the shape and really just everything about this bag makes me love it. I use a Dooney and Bourke bag now and it is amazing. Good quality is always in season.
- Essie Nail Polish in Ole Caliente – Essie makes great polish and this colour is no different.
- ASOS Curve Strapless Floral Dress - I am a sucker for a strapless dress and lately I just haven’t been wearing any. This dress screams spring to me and I love the print.
- TOMS Ballet Flats – If you have ever worn a pair of Toms you know how comfy they are. I am eager to try out the ballet flats and even better that they come in leopard print.
- Amrita Singh Crystal Jitney Earrings - Amrita Singh makes gorgeous Indian inspired jewelry. Everything on her website is colourful and daring. I would love to be able to afford one of her gem pieces but for now these inspired earrings will have to do. Even better if you can find these on a flash sale website!
- Bicycle Glasses - Sunshine and nice weather make me want to drink. Ill be damned if my vodka isn’t going to be in cute bicycle glasses.
- Kaia Naturals Bamboo Face Wipes – I received a sample of these Juicy Bamboo Face wipes in my Glymm Box and I fell in love. Sounds crazy, being that its only a face wipe, but honestly they are the best. They smell fresh, they took off every bit of makeup and they are organic and natural. What is not to love?
- Manduka PRO Yoga Mat- I want to do yoga more often. Right now I am hardly doing anything. A nice long yoga mat will make me want to do yoga, right?
- Apple Shuffle - The amount of iPods I have purchased is sickening, and yet when I go to use one I can never find any. I want a bright green shuffle full of awesome music to help motivate me to get my ass off the couch and go for a long walk. The bright green makes it infinitely cuter.
- Boscia BB Cream- BB Creams seem to be all the rage lately. As warm weather approaches I tend to use less foundation and more tinted moisturizer. I can’t wait to buy a BB cream and see what all they hype is about.
What is your must have spring item?
A Word for 2012
I love resolutions.
Like I LOVE them.
There is something about a fresh start that gets my ass into gear. Unfortunately a resolution doesn’t usually end up being a year long quest. I get bored and mid February my ultimate weight loss/happiness/brand new me motivation is gone. This is year I am doing things a little bit differently.
2012 is all about Respect.
respect |riˈspekt|
a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements, a particular aspect, point, or detail
Respect is all in the details. This year ( and pretty much every year moving forward) I want to respect my body, my mind and my bank. Those three probably seem like an unlikely mix, but honestly it’s exactly what I need.
My body – I treat my body like crap most days. Ignorance isn’t always bliss and I am really starting to notice how often I feel like crap. Paying attention to nutrition needs, exercising more often and listening to when I need a break are all ways I can pay respect to my body. I hate feeling sluggish and slow and if I start treating my body better the benefits will greatly outweigh any effort I have to put in.
My mind- Stress is a huge factor for me. I always stress over the stupidest stuff, which leaves me wound up at the end of the day. We all know how bad stress is for a person and yet I make very little effort to reduce my stress. Between school, work, boyfriend, friends and family life gets pretty crazy. Now I wouldn’t change it for anything, but I do need to learn to manage it a little bit better. Part of my problem is I don’t really know how to say no. I over plan my time which always leaves me running around like a crazy person. My personal time needs to be respected and it all starts with me.
My bank – If this seems like an odd thing to respect it’s most likely because it kind of is. I don’t have a big enough cushion in my bank account. It always feels like I get two steps ahead, something happens, and I end up maxing out my credit cards to keep up with everything. I hate this. Respecting my bank is all about building an emergency fund, keeping my credit cards balance free and having a healthy savings account. Life will only keep getting more expensive, and I want to be prepared for anything that could happen.
Being totally honest, having respect for these three major aspects of my life will be a major change. Change isn’t always easy but it is always worth it. Finding time to get myself to the gym or out for a run will help my mental well being and put a little bounce back in my ass. Even just getting to bed at a semi-decent time will help with my mental well being, and hopefully help me get to my 8 am classes more consistently.
This year is my year.
